Differences in the psychological environment between men and women
Bianca Barberi & Gary Roldan
Abstract: Differences in causes: Consequences Health Care:
Psychology, as a science, must have a There are so many factors to take into Gender biases in psychological treatment can In this sector, bias according to gender
well structured method and procedures, account: social status, living style, support, lead to unequal mental health outcomes. could benefit or discriminate in many
Women, facing higher rates of anxiety and aspects. For instance, psychosomatic
however, it can be influenced by diverse etc.; nevertheless, we will focus on the ones diagnosis based on physical symptoms
factors, such as political, economical or related to gender. depression due to social stressors, may are more likely to happen on women
ideological ones. In the current poster, we As a cause, we have the difference in the encounter stereotyped or dismissive responses rather on men . This has important
will sustain that the psychological domestic violence according gender roles. For in therapy, reducing the effectiveness of their consequences, from increasing
treatments are getting bias due to sexism instance, sexual harassment on women and care. Men, often discouraged from expressing self-harming till suicide (Modeste, p.
16, 2020); all of this due to the lack of
traditions institutionalized in the mental social inequallities definitely play an importan vulnerability, are less likely to seek help,
perspective and genre prejudices in the
health sciences. role on increasing depression, anxiety and which increases their risk of untreated mental treatment of the patience and the
other on women (Riecher-Rössler, p. 8, 2017). health issues and substance abuse. These diagnosis.
On the other hand, men are taught not to biases in treatment contribute to a cycle of
express their feelings, following the Western unmet needs, worsening mental health
Conclusion
idea of “strong masculinity”, which makes disparities between genders. Addressing gender biases in mental
difficult to create a mental diagnosis or just to health treatment is essential for fair
even notice there is a problem. care. By recognizing unique challenges
for each gender, professionals can
create a more inclusive environment,
encouraging both men and women to
seek help and improving overall mental
health outcomes.
Introduction:
Gender differences in mental health, such
as higher anxiety in women and stigma References
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